Never Not You

S(ex) with my ex

Leah sat on her couch, lost in the pages of an old book, seeking solace in its familiar words. The sudden buzz of her phone shattered the silence, and she glanced at the screen to see Aurora's name illuminated in the dim light. A pang of apprehension gripped her chest as she answered the call.

"Aurora? Hi, it's been a while. What's up?" Leah's voice wavered with uncertainty, unsure of what to expect from the conversation.

On the other end, Aurora's tone was guarded, distant. "Hey, Leah. I hope I'm not catching you at a bad time."

Leah's heart sank at the coolness in Aurora's voice, a stark reminder of the distance that had grown between them. "No, not at all. It's good to hear from you. What's going on?"

Aurora hesitated, her words carefully measured. "I was wondering if... if you'd be okay with me coming over. There's something I need to talk to you about."

Leah's breath caught in her throat, a flicker of hope stirring within her despite the tension that hung heavy in the air. "Yeah, yeah, of course! I mean, if you're comfortable with it, I'd love to see you. It's been too long."

Aurora's response was terse, devoid of warmth. "Thank you, Leah. I'll be there soon."

Leah hung up the phone, her heart heavy with a mix of emotions. She couldn't shake the feeling of unease that gnawed at her, the knowledge that things between her and Aurora were far from resolved. As she waited for Aurora's arrival, she couldn't help but replay the events that had led to their fractured relationship, the pain and her betrayal still fresh.

The sound of the doorbell shattered Leah's thoughts, and she hesitated for a moment before forcing herself to answer it. Opening the door, she found Aurora standing on the other side, her expression unreadable.

Their eyes met, and Leah felt a wave of guilt wash over her, a painful reminder of the hurt she had caused. She wanted to reach out, to apologize, to beg for forgiveness, but she knew it was too late for that.

"It's good to see you," Leah murmured, her voice tinged with regret.

Aurora's response was curt, her gaze distant. "Yeah, it's good to see you too."

Leah led Aurora into the lounge, the air heavy with unresolved tension. She gestured for Aurora to take a seat on the couch, but Aurora remained standing, her demeanour guarded.

"Can I get you anything to drink?" Leah offered, trying to break the palpable silence that hung between them.

Aurora shook her head, her gaze fixed on a spot on the floor. "No, I'm fine. I'm not expecting to be long anyway."

Leah's heart sank at Aurora's words, a pang of disappointment washing over her. She had hoped that Aurora would stay, that they could talk, maybe even find a way to mend what had been broken between them.

"Oh," Leah replied softly, her voice tinged with resignation.

She busied herself for a moment, fidgeting with the hem of her shirt as she tried to find the right words to say. She wanted to tell Aurora how much she missed her, how sorry she was for everything that had happened between them. But the words caught in her throat, choked by the weight of her own guilt and regret.

As she glanced up at Aurora, she saw the pain etched on her face, the walls she had built around her heart. Leah knew that winning Aurora back wouldn't be easy, that it would take more than a few apologies to heal the wounds she had inflicted.

But as Aurora stood there before her, Leah couldn't help but hope that maybe, just maybe, there was still a chance for them to find their way back to each other. And so, she took a deep breath, steeling herself for the difficult conversation that lay ahead.